consumer confidence

noun

: the good feelings that people have about the economy
There is a recent increase in consumer confidence.

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The decline suggests more households are shifting spending to discount stores even as overall spending holds up and consumer confidence stays below pre-pandemic levels. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026 At the Peace Forum held Tuesday at the Musée de la Marine, the African nation signed a declaration with France, committing to promote responsible growth in the sector and strengthen consumer confidence. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2026 The Conference Board, meanwhile, said its consumer confidence gauge in September slid to 14-year lows. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026 The latest consumer confidence survey from business group The Conference Board on Tuesday is expected to show that consumer confidence kept shrinking in October. — ABC News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for consumer confidence

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“Consumer confidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consumer%20confidence. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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